Proposed state tax on vaping products moves forward

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces $79 Million Settlement with JUUL, Establishes the Vape Free Florida Fund

On Monday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. to resolve litigation over the company’s past marketing that targeted children in Florida. As a result of the settlement, JUUL shall not take any action to reach youth in Florida in the advertising, promotion, or marketing of JUUL products. […] The post Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces $79 Million Settlement with JUUL, Esta…

Proposed state tax on vaping products moves forward

The proposal, aimed at removing juvenile access to vaping products and decreasing the industry’s reliance on China, would also pull many vapes off Tennessee shelves.

Vape regulation bill advances in Tennessee House

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A legislative committee advanced a bill co-sponsored by a local lawmaker that would tax vapor products and limit which products can be sold. State Rep. David Hawk (R-Greeneville) is the co-sponsor of House Bill 968, which cleared the Government Operations Committee in a 12–1 vote Monday. Amended bill would give Johnson City power to set alcohol sale hours The bill would limit the sale of vapor products to those th…

Vape bill advances through committee in TN - SuperTalk 92.9

A legislative committee advanced a bill that would tax vapor products and limit which products can be sold in Tennessee. House Bill 968 cleared the Government Operations Committee in a 12–1 vote Monday. The bill would limit the sale of vapor products to those that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or are under FDA review. It would also levy taxes on disposable and refillable vape products. Proponents of the bill say the…

New proposed vape taxes in Tennessee could impact UT students, local businesses

Senate Bill 0763, which proposes a 10% tax on open-system vape products, has moved forward in the Tennessee statehouse. This bill caused a debate over public health, youth prevention and